Longitudinal Study of Development
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Lord has been the principal investigator of a prospective longitudinal study of development. The study has followed participants with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays beginning in early childhood (around age 2) to the present. Participants are now in their early 30s and reside throughout the United States. Throughout the course of the study, there have been numerous journal articles published thanks to the dedicated participation of our sample.
Currently, the longitudinal study is researching transitions occurring in adulthood. The study is examining the behavioral and social mechanisms that account for variability of the adult ASD phenotype. Factors that contribute to positive and negative outcomes in adults with ASD, including various dimensions of behavior and well-being, the sibling relationship, family functioning, service utilization, and access to transition planning (e.g. identification of goals and related, key supports), will be identified. The study results will inform the clinical care of both adults and children with ASD.
If you are a participant trying to reach the longitudinal study team, see below for our email and phone number. Unfortunately, we are not enrolling new participants at this time.
Email: uclalordlab@g.ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 430-2928
To be directed to publications that have emerged from the longitudinal study of development,
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